The National Institutes of Health Clinical Center requires a contractor to provide comprehensive mortuary services, including removal, preparation, funeral services, cremation, burial, and shipment of remains, for research participants. The primary place of performance is the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD, and the contractor's facility must be within a 25-mile radius. The anticipated period of performance is a base year from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with three one-year option periods extending through March 31, 2030. The contract is firm-fixed-price, and key performance requirements include 24/7 availability, specific pickup and preparation timelines, and the ability to accommodate diverse religious and cultural practices. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical capability, past performance, and price.